Fancy Hanks Is Opening a Four-Level Open Flame Grill Eatery and Bar in the CBD

Barbecue and smoked meat experts Fancy Hanks are at it again — after their highly successful pop-up, Majestic Hawker, where food was cooked over an open flame, they've decided to bring their stoveless concept back to Bourke Street.

The Fancy Hanks team (Kent Bell, Mike Patrick, Daragh Kan and Myles Munro) have named this huge new Chinatown establishment Heroes. Opening early next year, it'll be inspired by their travels around the Malay Peninsula, and their experiences dining in Singaporean and Malaysian eating houses and beer gardens. The hawker-style food includes wings, skewers and barbecued meats, while the decor will mirror the high-energy design they fell in love with on their travels.

Alicia Cheong, who grew up in the region's Singaporean and Malaysian food culture, will take on the role of chef and food advisor at the new venue — a throwback to her previous stints with Fancy Hanks and Majestic Hawker.

Between devouring Cheong's dishes, you'll be able to sit back with a drink in the brightly coloured, rooftop beer garden, which will boast views over Chinatown. Heroes will also have an underground function space and four private karaoke rooms. Yep, it looks like you'll be able to enjoy your entire night out here without leaving the building.

Heroes opens early next year. The exact address has not been disclosed, but it'll be on the Chinatown end of Bourke Street — we'll keep you updated as further details become available.